Injuries are inevitable, but that doesn't make them any them any less tolerable. Just ask the Yankees, who arguably have been bitten harder and more frequently by the injury bug than any other team. They will enter the regular season without 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip), SS Derek Jeter (ankle), 1B Mark Teixeira (wrist), CF Curtis Granderson (forearm) and likely SP Phil Hughes (back). But the Yankees aren't the only team hurting. In fact, it isn't hard to assemble an All-Star team with players set to begin the season on the disabled list

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Starting pitcher: Johan Santana, Mets

This lefthander will begin the 2013 season the same place he ended the 2012 season (and the 2011, 2010 and 2009 seasons): on the DL. Santana's surgically repaired pitching shoulder still isn't at full strength and might not be until mid-May. (Julio Cortez/AP)

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Still recovering from elbow surgery late last July, Lewis won't step on a major league mound until late May or early June. The Rangers, also without Neftali Feliz (elbow surgery), could rotate fifth starters until then. (LM Otero/AP)

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The Braves' six-time All-Star will get a late start to his contract year as he continues to rehab from offseason shoulder surgery. Throwing is the biggest obstacle, and McCann isn't expected to return until late April. (David J. Phillip/AP)

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After injuring his wrist during workouts for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, the Yankees' slugger will be out until at least mid-May. If Teixeira needs surgery, it could be season-ending. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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Slowed by an intercostal strain (that's ribcage, to you) this spring, the Mets' second baseman still has a chance to be ready for opening day. And they certainly could use his bat; Murphy was second on the team with a .291 average last season. (Julio Cortez/AP)

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The injury-riddled Padres will be without the NL's RBI leader from last season until late April or early May. Headley broke the tip of his left thumb in a Cactus League game in mid-March. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

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The left ankle injury that ended his 2012 postseason will delay his 2013 regular season. Still feeling discomfort and stiffness in the surgically repaired joint, the Yankees' captain hopes to be activated April 6. (Kathy Willens/AP)

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The Yankees, hit hard by injuries this spring, lost their starting center fielder after he broke his right forearm in his first Grapefruit League plate appearance. Granderson should return in mid-May. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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The Diamondbacks, once drowning in outfield depth, suddenly are thin at the position following a couple of trades and several injuries. Ross, signed as a free agent in the offseason, is battling a left calf strain and might not debut until mid-April. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

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His 18 homers with the Tigers last season would have ranked second on the Phillies, who are counting on his bat to provide some pop this season. Young had offseason ankle surgery and won't debut until at least late April. (Matt Slocum/AP)

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An Achilles injury limited him to one game after July 16 last season, and Big Papi now has inflammation in both heels. The Red Sox hope to have him in the lineup by mid-April, but he has to run without discomfort. (David Goldman/AP)